NatureFest 2012 on Staten Island

View full sizeFILE PHOTOEmily, a red-footed tortoise, was a popular attraction at the Staten Island Museum's 2011 Naturefest at Great Kills Park.

STATEN ISLAND, NY -- In between the graduations, birthday parties, BBQs and other jam packed June activities, take some time with your family to get back to nature at the Staten Island Museum’s annual outdoor extravaganza.

NatureFest 2012 takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday near the carousel in Willowbrook Park.

This free, family-friendly event is a fun filled afternoon that boasts a slew of activities to keep kids occupied and engaged while learning about and most importantly, interacting with, nature! Practice your maniacal laugh and physics skills at the Mad Scientist Experiment Table, explore the woods and search for your favorite fuzzy friends in our Nature Scavenger Hunt, or if you’d prefer a guide on your adventure, join our Guided Nature Walks, get a seriously hands on experience with our Up Close with Staten Island Nature Table where you can touch and feel animal fur, bones, fossils and more.

Lastly, don’t miss our fascinating Bee Keeping demonstration!

Don’t be scared, it is an enclosed observation hive, so no one will get stung! NatureFest, created by the Staten Island Museum is celebrating its 10th year of highlighting Staten Island’s natural treasures for nature lovers of all ages, sizes and plumages. In addition to all of the exciting activities, the festival will be flush with information from the Staten Island Zoo, Solar One, Protectors of Pine Oak Woods, Aphis and more!

Enjoy this afternoon
fete, designed to provide a "window" into the Museum's collection. Hear
more about the Museum's expansion to Snug Harbor at this festive luncheon, and
take home a limited edition reproduction of your choice from the print
collection!